e*thirteen TRS Plus Dropper PostIt's official – you can add e*thirteen to the rapidly growing list of companies who have a new dropper post on the way. The TRS Plus is cable actuated, and has fully mechanical internals – there's no hydraulic fluid, or even an air spring for that matter. Instead, the post relies on a coil spring to return it to full extension when the actuation lever that sits under the handlebar is pushed. There are four possible positions; in addition to being fully extended or fully dropped by 150mm, the post can be stopped at 75mm or 110mm of extension.
The display model had a surprisingly light action – I'd expected the design to take a solid push on the lever to activate, but instead it felt like it required the same amount of effort it takes to shift a derailleur. In other words, not much, which could come in handy for those moments when getting the seat out of the way as quick as possible is the top priority. Of course, this was a pre-production model – once we get our hands on the final version we'll see how it behaves after a steady diet of rain and mud.
The stealth routed TRS Plus will be available in 30.9mm and 31.6mm diameters, with a claimed weight of 590 grams. It's expected to be available by January 2017, at which time it will be priced at a very competitive $279 USD.
e*thirteen TRS Race CassetteThe dropper post wasn't the only new item e*thirteen had on display – they were also showing off the Race version of their TRS extended range cassette that offers a whopping 511% gear range thanks to its 9-46 tooth spread. The 11-speed cassette weighs 280 grams, and now has a bushing that rests against the XD driver body to help eliminate the chances of it creaking under load. The shape of the largest cogs has also been revised slightly over the original TRS Plus cassette to increase stiffness and ensure that shifts are crisp and clean every single time. MSRP: $349 USD. The original 9-44 tooth TRS Plus cassette will still be available, with a newly lowered price of $279.
MENTIONS: @ethirteen-components
You annoy me so
I just want a post
That drops two Oh oh
These 150 mil posts are great and all
But a 200mil post would be great by the fall
Oktoberfest is known for its beer
But perhaps also long posts for that time of year?
This poem sucks I'm fully aware
Negative prop me, I won't care
Before carbon or more speeds, I want a new post
Please grant me my wish, I want it the most
www.9point8.ca/index.php?route=product/product&path=42&product_id=100
If you wanted a full carbon enduro rig with specific HA, TT, ST, BB height and interface, chainstay length, axle size, etc.....wouldn't you be stoked on that and buy it right up regardless of brand name? I mean, if a mftr made EXACTLY what you want/need, why do "options" matter?
If 9point8 makes one in 200mm, that's what you want/need. No?
I don't understand why so many people are against the notion of longer travel dropper posts. It's like back when DH bikes had 4" of travel, and people would argue that you would never need 8" of travel, or even 6" of travel. It's just fighting progress, and progress that makes a noticeable difference, not the subtle changes that axle standards have been seeing. Sure they would not fit every frame, (but seat tubes ARE getting shorter and shorter every year in case you're living under a rock) but eventually frame manufacturers will all follow suit, hell if anything they're leading the charge while all these dropper post manufacturers will be playing catch-up.
There you go. Reliable, 200mm drop, nice features and competitive pricing. Doesn't have a stealth option though...
And please don't just say "I have so and so drop and I'm this tall and it's enough for me"
because it's not the same for everyone.
...Now if you'll excuse me, I'm running late for the Bicycle Industry Illuminati Bilderberg Let's Screw The Bike Buying Public meeting. Today we're discussing switching to disc brakes to the right and drivetrain on the left side for all bikes next year. Looks like it's gonna be a real money maker...
I don't think 50mm of seatpost should make a difference in how hard you shred.
Your balls must be a lot bigger than mine to need the extra clearance from all of the badass gnar shredding you do.
Btw, I am only 6' and 150mm is nowhere near enough for my current bike and my riding style.
from a developer stand point if you have resources to develope one post at a time it makes sense to do 125 first. A taller rider can use a 125 but a shorter rider cannot use 150.
e13 - did good job producing dropper without air cartridge
www.pinkbike.com/photo/13496567
Sorry to say but you won the genetic lottery, not every product is going to be catered to you. I'd wager that 99.9% of medium frames and at least half the people using large frames can't use more than 150mm drop so unfortunately not every post is going to make that size.
No need to get aggravated man lol kanasasa makes a valid point.
You'd probably be more comfortable on a large explosif. Regardless if the medium is longer than your previous bike, it's stack is probably much lower which makes for an awkward fit especially if you need at least a 170mm dropper. If you love the bike and how it rides, then that's none of my business. But what I'm saying is that you might have loved the large a bit more because of the higher front end and you would also have a much more realistic seat post to seat tube ratio lol
Ether way, happy trails as Kanasasa said
Happy trails! (which everyone knows is pinkbike speak for "F*ck off")
The reason I'm annoyed is the way you people assume so many things about me and my riding style, and how you're so matter-of-fact about it. The proper way to say these things is "I don't know, your frame looks a bit small to me but, I don't know, everyone's fit is different" or something to that effect. Don't presume that everyone has the same fit and riding style as you.
Also It's annoying because none of this has ANYTHING to do with the amount of saddle drop
Also, I would definitely argue that seatpost length is certainly not the most important aspect of sizing, and that line of thinking is something that the industry has been trying to stray away from for some time, because seat tube length effectively may be adjusted on the fly with a QR clamp or dropper post, provided you have the clearance to do so (which is why more and more companies are opting for shorter seat tubes) effective Reach and top tube length are somewhat harder to adjust (having to swap out parts to achieve this usually). Using seat tube length and inseam measurements to size a bike is a very outdated school of thought, so long as the rider has clearance on both fronts, and I would certainly rank riding style above them. Please tell me I'm simple minded, because that would explain why the industry in whole has already moved away from these sizing standards.
I am 5'7" with a 29" inseam and a 125 still leaves the seat annoyingly up in the mix on larger drops and jumps. Downhill only days will still have me reaching for the quick release or a standard post.
125mm drop isnt anywhere enough drop for me either, but thats no reason it wouldnt be enough for someone else.
Nah, I'm kidding. You sound like a dick. Believe it on not, people come is all shapes, sizes and riding styles. Not only that but every bike is designed differently. My seat drops to exactly where I want it - right about level with the bottom of my stem. That's low enough to stay out of the way in steep terrain or the air, and high enough that I can steer the bike with my legs when things get rowdy - something that everyone but downhill racers seems to have forgotten about.
@tinfiol: Sorry not trying to be a dick and tell you how to ride a bike. For me that would be good position for leg gripping the seat in technical terrain but a pain on drops etc, but if it works for you great. It is entirely possible I need to change or improve my downhill technique!
I think we could probably call it different strokes for different folks (literally) and leave it at that. We've all got our own style, types of terrain we like to ride, etc.
My original point, which I didn't accompany with an explanation is that at 5'10ish", as a pretty average 'expert' rider with a background racing a little and instructing, I seem to be right in the sweet spot for a 125mm dropper. On a frame with an exceptionally short seat tube maybe, maybe I'd run a 150. In my mind, 175 is for giants. 200 seems a silly thing to bring to market, though maybe about 3 people could use it. That said, I could see how folks who ride a lot of machine built jumps, maybe spend time in the bike park or have a bmx background might like the seat completely gone while descending.
Its set at 7" currently .
And by good, I mean terrible. And expensive.
I can't afford a post for every bike I have.
I need to experiment with some other lever designs because the stock Thomson one has taken 2 cables since I got it in march. It sucks, too, because it is the very itsy bitsy tip of the cable so now I guess I have a collection of spare front shifter cables? Oh wait...1x...lol well dangit.
Ug at this point it feels like you pretty much have to be sponsored to afford any of the top end stuff.
I'm sure I sound like a broken record but, More than 150mm please. 170mm maybe? progress is too slow.
I still hope for a version with more than 150mm though (fingers crossed)
"There are four possible positions; in addition to being fully extended and fully dropped by 150mm, the post can be stopped at 75mm or 110mm of extension. "
I think the full travel is 125mm, which I agree anything less than 150mm is not enough
And I will also say I want 170 post or more, I am only 5'10", but longish legs. Depends on the bike of course but unless the frame has a crazy tall seattube it is good, can't stand having my seat up for the downs.